Mitchell Karpik rugby player
Mitchell Karpik rugby player

Mitchell Karpik

2nd Jun 1995 1.85m/101kg Openside Flanker

Chiefs front row boosted by All Black returnees

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chiefs head coach Colin Cooper has reshuffled his twenty three ahead of this weekend’s derby match against the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium on Saturday.    A new front row of Atu Moli,...

Damian McKenzie's positional switch confirmed as the Chiefs look to end losing streak

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Chiefs twenty three have been named to don the 1996 Gallagher Chiefs heritage jersey when they run out at FMG Stadium Waikato to take on the Hurricanes on Friday 15 March.     Head Coach...

All Blacks Return for Chiefs

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chiefs Head Coach Colin Cooper has made a number of changes to the starting fifteen to face an in form and unbeaten Crusaders line up.  All Blacks Nathan Harris and Nepo Laulala will re-join to start...

Retallick Set For 100th Super Rugby Appearance

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Chiefs will be on the hunt for their first victory of the 2019 Super Rugby season this Saturday at GIO Stadium in Canberra. Head Coach Colin Cooper has named a strong starting fifteen to face the Brumbies...

The Chiefs snap up Rebels and NZ 7s star for 2019

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2019 Chiefs squad announced today won’t need to look far for inspiration when pulling on the jersey next season.   Star prop Angus Ta’avao was called into the 2018 squad as an injury...

Maori All Blacks squad named for historic tour

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Maori All Blacks squad to play in the USA, Brazil and Chile for their end of year tour, has been named today.   Five players in Japan with the All Blacks will later join the Maori All Blacks...

7 Changes to Chiefs Starting XV for Super Rugby Quarter-Final

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chiefs head coach Colin Cooper has made 7 changes to his starting XV that beat the Hurricanes 28-24 last weekend.    All Blacks Charlie Ngatai, Nathan Harris, Damian McKenzie and Sam Cane all...

Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 19

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the regular season of Super Rugby done and dusted we take a look at the Super Rugby Team of the Week following the final round of action.   1. Jean-Pierre Smith JP Smith was brilliant against...

Top Performers - Chiefs v Hurricanes

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look at the top performers following a thrilling New Zealand derby between the Chiefs and Hurricanes with the home side coming out on top in the end.   Mitchell Karpik  The...

Chiefs team named to take on the Hurricanes

6 years ago by Chiefs Rugby

The Chiefs are set to play their last round robin match of the Super Rugby competition this Friday.   In the forwards, Sam Prattley gets his first start after effective performances off the...